20-year-old injured, facing DUI charges after car rolls over, catches fire

ELTOPIA, WA (FRANKLIN COUNTY) – A 20-year-old driver is thought to have been under the influence when he crashed his vehicle, leading to a fiery accident north of Pasco on Saturday night.

According to KOMO News, the accident happened on Highway 395, about ten miles north of Pasco, at about 9:30 p.m., when 20-year-old Anthony Vargas Martinez lost control of his vehicle while traveling at a high rate of speed.

The car then overturned, before bursting into flames.

Vargas Martinez was able to escape the vehicle before the vehicle was entirely consumed by the fire.

He was taken to the hospital for the treatment of non-critical wounds. No other people were reported as injured.

Vargas Martinez is facing charges of negligent driving and DUI.

This is one in a series of reports provided by Caffee Law as a service to inform our Seattle neighbors about traffic news and accidents in the area. Many of these accidents are preventable, and we hope that by reporting on such events, we will reduce the frequency of similar incidents. However, if you or someone you know has been injured in a similar situation, contact the Seattle car accident injury attorneys of Jeffrey R. Caffee today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses.